What’s growing in my August garden

Another month in my garden – I can’t believe summer is almost over! Let’s take a look at what’s been happening this month.

Fruit & Vegetables

In the conservatory

Some tomatoes are growing in the conservatory, but not many. Only two plants produced fruit, and they’re still green! There’s a cucumelon plant in there, but the fruit is tiny and not developing. The gherkin plants have died and need to be pulled up. I’m disappointed with how things have gone in there this year. It’s been good for getting seeds started, but not for growing fruit, as the solid roof prevents direct sunlight from reaching the plants.

In the container garden

I’ve moved the container garden next to the garage, so that we could have the patio for entertaining. It’s better here, actually, as it gets more sun.

I’ve finally got aubergines growing! I was worried they wouldn’t grow, as I had a few flowers that just died. I have about five aubergines growing now, and they are growing rapidly!

On the courgette front, they seem to have had a second wind. I’m not sure if this is normal, but the yellow o-balls gave me lots of courtgettes, but then seemed to die back a bit. Now they are each producing a few more each! The normal courgette plants are the same. I only got two courgettes off them and nothing for a while. Now they are producing again!

The cucumbers are also doing well. I’ve left them on longer, and they are getting much bigger. I have about six that will need picking soon! The tomatoes I put outside are also doing okay. They aren’t red yet, though. I’ve just removed some leaves to get them to ripen.

My second crop of potatoes is doing well and is in the early stages. I think my onions will be ready to harvest soon, as well. I’ve got carrots just chilling for now, and some salad that I’ve been taking in small amounts often.

In the vegetable beds

I’ve given up on the broccoli and kale, as it was just attacked by butterflies, and I’ve pulled them. I’ve also pulled the peas – they got powdery mildew on them. Next year I need to plant more peas as they were delicious!

I’ve planted carrots, parsnips, swede and leeks. I’m not even sure if I can do that at this time of year, but we’ve had such a weird summer, I’m not even sure what season it is, so I’m sure the seeds don’t know, either. All we can do is try.

The sweetcorn is doing well! Three of them are starting to produce the cob! I didn’t think I’d get anywhere with them, so I’m so happy about this! I have no idea if they will continue to develop or if they need more warmth. I’ve got two squash plants growing between them. Once is butternut squash, and I’m not sure about the other. They were starting to produce, but the peacocks came and ate them.

Pumpkin Patch

My wonderful pumpkin patch is doing great! I’ve already taken off three mini white pumpkins. I accidentally snapped a big pumpkin off, but it’s turned orange off the vine.

I’ve also had to remove some because of the peacocks, which was heartbreaking, but loads more are growing, so it should be okay!

Some of the leaves are starting to go yellow and brown. I’ve been making sure I feed them a bit more than usual, as they are hungry plants!

Berries and peppers

These have been a massive fail this year. My blueberry plants are alive but not doing much. The raspberries are dying back, and I only got a few.

The strawberries didn’t produce much, but I’ve got a lot of runners off them, so hopefully next year will be better with more mature plants and some runners to keep me going.

The peppers have been poor. A few bell peppers are trying their hardest, but it’s a slow process. Something is happening, but we’ve not had a single chilli – not even a jalapeno. Last year, we received a lot, and it’s been hot! What is my excuse? I don’t know. Try again next year, I guess.

Peacocks

I should introduce you to the peacocks. They are the neighbours. They were meant to be living in a field, but after being locked away for a few weeks in their new home, they decided to explore the village. They are so cute, and I love having them in the garden, but sadly, they are being rehomed to a large estate nearby. I’ll be sad to see them go!

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